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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.57, 15,107.37 and 3,051.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.57, 15,107.37 and 3,051.51 is: 4,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.57 : 15,107.37 = 3,051.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.57/15,107.37 = 3,051.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.57x = 15,107.37 × 3,051.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.57x = 46,100,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,100,290.63/10,071.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.27

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